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Sunday, December 21, 2008

Florian Villa

Are you looking for a unique place for wedding & honeymoon, yoga retreats or just to pleasure yourself? Why not visit florianvilla.com? Florian Villa is owned by a couple from Boston and is located on Gift Hill. The villa is spacious and has West Indian style décor. High on Gift Hill, you'll enjoy ocean breezes, spectacular views of St. Thomas, and breathtaking sunsets. The location is centrally located for easy access to Cruz Bay, beaches, grocery store, water sports and hiking trails. The Villa is long known for its preserved beaches, quite-island culture, and spiritual associations, St. John is one of the least developed, non-commercial of the Caribbean Islands. 95% of the island is preserved as US National Forest, offering hiking, world renowned beaches and spectacular coral reefs. Also, it is part of the United States, so no passport is required. There are plenty of places to relax and opportunities to stay active. This is a great place for family, couples, friends. So what are you waiting for? Visit their website now for more details!

Boston Celtics Will Honor Owners of Unparalleled Retreat in Caribbean
Deborah Bernstein and Scott Wahlen will receive a Heroes Among Us Award from the Boston Celtics on December 1, 2008 for their altruistic service.

Boston, November 30, 2008 – Deborah Bernstein and Scott Wahlen, owners of the Florian Villa, will receive one of the most coveted community service awards, the Heroes Among Us Award, from the Boston Celtics on December 1, 2008.

“It is truly an honor that we will cherish forever and we intend on sharing our award with every visitor to the Florian Villa,” stated Bernstein. Bernstein and Wahlen cannot believe that they were chosen for such a prestigious award for simply giving back to the community.

Bernstein and Wahlen provide weeklong, all-inclusive respites to families of fallen firefighters and returning wounded veterans at their exclusive Florian Villa on Saint John Island in the US Virgin Islands. Scott Wahlen, a captain with the Boston Fire Department and a former U.S. Marine, and Deborah Bernstein, a yoga instructor, founded the Florian Villa in 2007. Current residents of Boston, these two philanthropists routinely collaborate with other organizations, such as Soldiers Undertaking Disable Scuba (SUDS), to provide a well-rounded and supportive environment for the visiting families and veterans.

The Heroes Among Us program began in 1997 and has come to be recognized as one of the most prestigious community outreach programs in professional sports. A Heroes Among Us Award is presented at each Boston Celtics home game to individuals who have made tremendous impacts on the lives of others through their altruistic actions and contributions.

The Florian Villa was named after Saint Florian who is the patron saint of firefighters and their families. For additional information about the Florian Villa, visit http://www.FlorianVilla.com, http://florianyoga.blogspot.com or call (617) 429-6182.